BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES – WEST REGION
POSTS: STAFF NURSE/ENHANCED NURSE
ADULTS COUNTY ROSCOMMON SERVICES
Ref: SN/ROSC
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES
The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally.
County Roscommon Adult Services provide a range of community based services including day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. Our Services are person centred focusing on the needs and abilities of adults with intellectual disabilities and autism.
We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team.
Various Locations Across County Roscommon:
Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services or in an individual’s own home.
Reporting/Responsible to:
Team Leader/Residential Services Manager/Area Manager
Working With:
People supported and their families/Team Leader/Multidisciplinary staff/Service Management.
Qualifications:
• A current Live Register Certificate from the NMBI (An Bord Altranais), RNID or RGN qualification is essential.
• A current full clean manual Irish driving licence is essential.
Experience:
Experience and an appreciation of the responsibilities of the post and issues affecting the everyday lives of individuals with an Intellectual Disability is desirable.
Skills:
* Good judgement, discretion and confidentiality.
* The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms.
* Creative problem solving skills.
* The ability to work independently.
* Patience, flexibility, creativity and eagerness to become involved in a range of activities.
* Ability to educate other staff and family members in positive health promotion needs.
* Co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy.
Working Hours:
Various Contracts - permanent, temporary or fixed term, full time, part time, Staff Nurse/Enhanced Nurse appointments. All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster.
Annual Leave:
24 days pro rata per annum (pro-rata for part-time).
Remuneration:
Department of Health salary scales apply:
Staff Nurse - €33,193 pro-rata per annum x 12 increments - €49,385 pro rata per annum.
Enhanced Nurse - € 40,077 pro rata per annum x 7 increments - €51,018.
Tenure:
A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Staff Nurse / Enhanced Nurse appointments may be offered over the next 6 months.
Probation:
A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Brothers of Charity Services model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible and creative in their approach.
Main duties and functions:
* Develop a good working relationship with families and key people involved with the people supported by the services.
* Actively pursue and ensure the delivery of a person centred service.
* Record and monitor outcomes and track progress.
* Be aware of and take responsibility in ensuring compliance with HIQA standards.
* Formulate and implement programmes designed for the needs of the individual.
* Take responsibility for the supply, storage, stock and administration of medications.
* Assist the people we support with personal banking.
* Devise appropriate programmes of activity for the individual.
* Keep appropriate records to enable full reports regarding the people supported.
* Promote community integration and maximum participation for the individual.
* Support and direct the work of Support Workers.
* Drive the service vehicle and escort the people we support as required.
* Ensure that individual’s money is spent according to their wishes.
* Facilitate reporting at Individual Plan meetings.
* Ensure that all accidents/incidents are reported promptly.
* Ensure that high standard of hygiene is maintained.
* Comply with all national regulations and standards.
Enhanced Nurse additional duties and responsibilities:
* To practice Nursing according to the Code of Professional Conduct.
* To work within your scope of practice.
* Complying with and adhere to all relevant policies and procedures.
* Maintaining appropriate and accurate written/electronic nursing records.
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